A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775 18th Century

Name: A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1246054
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An 18th-century French Louis XV giltwood wall mirror featuring carved C-scrolls, a rocaille shell cresting, and a gilded gesso finish.

A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleLouis XV
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Timber
ColourGold
MotifsC-scrolls, Rocaille shell cresting, Acanthus leaf moulding, Asymmetrical carving
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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The Louis XV style, popular during the mid-18th century, is defined by Rococo design principles including asymmetry, fluid C-scrolls, S-scrolls, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs known as rocaille.

These mirrors were constructed from carved timber frames coated in layers of gessoa mixture of chalk and glueand sealed with clay bole before gold leaf was applied and burnished.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery, hand-cut wooden backboards secured with wrought iron nails, red or grey clay bole showing through worn gilding, and subtle irregularities in the glass.

An ornate gilt mirror creates architectural interest when mounted above a minimal mantelpiece, balanced over a modern console table, or placed against a neutral wall backdrop to contrast historic carving with contemporary lines.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or liquid cleansers which dissolve gesso and remove gold leaf. Glass should be cleaned by spraying cleaner onto a microfibre cloth rather than directly onto the mirror surface.

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A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775